McKinley National Memorial
The McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, United States, is the final resting place of William McKinley, who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to his assassination in 1901. It goes back to 1907. First among the places near it is Pro Football Hall of Fame, at 1 mi.
A landmark inside Canton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 47" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Canton
McKinley National Memorial is inside Canton, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1907
McKinley National Memorial dates from 1907. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Akron Canton Regional (CAK) has airline service, about 8 miles from McKinley National Memorial.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Every month near McKinley is set out below.
McKinley National Memorial
The McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, United States, is the final resting place of William McKinley, who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to his assassination in 1901. Canton was a significant place in McKinley's life; it was where he lived, practiced as an attorney, and conducted his political campaigns.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1907
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1975) · National Register of Historic Places (1970)
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Lodging near McKinley National Memorial
Places to stay start in Canton (10) and Plain Township (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From McKinley | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | in town | — | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 69,001 | $98K | D− |
| Plain Township | 5 mi north | 5 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 53,501 | $211K | — |
| Jackson Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 15 15 hotels | 43,403 | $293K | C |
| Perry Township | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 4 motels | 28,259 | $171K | B |
| Perry Heights | 4 mi west | 5 min | 7 3 hotels · 4 motels | 8,756 | $167K | — |
| Green | 11 mi north | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 27,553 | $280K | — |
| North Canton | 5 mi north | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,692 | $201K | B+ |
| Lake Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 30,523 | $272K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After McKinley
Places worth adding lie within 59 miles.
Big draw1in town MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw51 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
2in town Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
51 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
31 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
50 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
58 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
50 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaPhoto credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting McKinley
Is McKinley National Memorial in Canton?
Yes. It’s inside Canton, OH.
When is the best time to visit McKinley National Memorial?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is McKinley National Memorial from Cleveland and Pittsburgh?
About 49 miles north of Cleveland and about 79 miles east of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to McKinley National Memorial?
Akron Canton Regional (CAK), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 48 miles.
Where should I stay near McKinley National Memorial?
Plain Township (5 mi, 18 places to stay), Jackson Township (6 mi, 15 places to stay) and Canton (in town, 10 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Canton
Ask a question, or answer one, in Canton’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.